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      Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie hints at Man City transfer exit as he reveals date he thinks superstar striker will quit club

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      ERLING HAALAND’s dad has AGAIN hinted that the Man City striker may move from the Etihad in the near future.The 22-year-old, signed for £51.4million from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has bagged a ludicrous 18 goals in his first 11 league games.
      Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie says the striker ‘wants to prove he can win in any league’Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The hot shot has scored an incredible 23 goals in 18 games so far this seasonCredit: PA
      But dad Alfie, who also starred for City, doesn’t expect his goal-machine son to stick around in the Premier League despite his flying start.
      Speaking via DAZN, Alfie said: “My impression is that [Erling] wants to prove he can win in any top league.
      “He spent two and a half years in Germany and could do something like that in the future.
      “Stay three years in Premier League and then move to Italy, Spain or France.
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      “Nothing has been decided in this regard, but it’s a possibility as Erling can win in any team.”
      Alfie did, however, throw City fans a bone as he suggested he may be completely wrong.
      He added: “Erling could stay at Manchester City for 15 years because he is happy and we are talking about a great club.”
      The powerhouse striker has signed a five-year deal at City, but that is understood to contain break clauses.
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      Previously, his old man suggested he could make a switch to La Liga or Serie A.
      Alfie told The Times: “He could have 2½ years in Germany, 2½ in England, and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?”
      “We do not know if it will be like that, but I think he would like to test his abilities in the big leagues.” More

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      Brazil ‘want Pep Guardiola to become new boss from Man City in shock move’ to replace Tite after World Cup exit

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      BRAZIL want Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to replace Tite as their new manager, reports suggest.The Brazilian tactician resigned from his post after the Selecao’s shock elimination from the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals against Croatia on penalties.
      Brazil want to sign Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as Tite’s replacementCredit: AFP
      According to SPORT, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) are keen on luring Guardiola despite him just signing a contract extension with City.
      The Spanish head coach has put pen to paper on a new deal tying him to the Etihad until 2025.
      In fact, Brazil are planning to contact the ex-Barcelona boss in the coming days.
      CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues is in charge of appointing a new manager and is keen to land the 51-year-old at the end of the current season.
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      It is also understood that Guardiola’s new contract with the reigning Premier League champions is not a sticking point.
      The ex-Bayern Munich boss is Brazil’s top choice to replace Tite as they view him as the best manager in the world.
      However, there are other options being considered, such as Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira, who won two consecutive Copa Libertadores titles in 2020 and 2021.
      Fluminese’s Fernando Diniz, Gremio’s Renato Portaluppi and Sao Paulo’s Rogerio Ceni are also in the running.
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      Guardiola, though, seems focused on the next three years with City as he predicted an “amazing decade”.
      Guardiola said: “I am so pleased to be staying at Manchester City for another two years.
      “I can’t say thank you enough to everyone at the club for trusting me. I am happy and comfortable, and I have everything I need to do my job as best as possible.
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      Tite resigned from his post after Brazil’s shock 2022 World Cup eliminationCredit: Splash
      “I know the next chapter of this club will be amazing for the next decade. It happened over the last ten years, and it will happen in the next ten years because this club is so stable.
      “From day one I felt something special being here. I cannot be in a better place.
      “I still have the feeling there is more we can achieve together and that is why I want to stay and continue fighting for trophies.” More

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      Man City ‘RECALL wonderkid Kayky from Pacos de Ferreira loan transfer.. but young winger NOT in Pep Guardiola’s plans’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have recalled 19-year-old prospect Kayky from his loan stint at Pacos de Ferreira.The young winger was sent to Portugal in August to develop but only managed nine appearances across all competitions.
      Manchester City ace Kayky has been recalled from his loan stint at Pacos de FerreiraCredit: Getty
      Kayky is not part of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s plansCredit: Getty
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Brazil Under-16 international will be returning to City with immediate effect.
      However, the talented teenager is still not part of Pep Guardiola’s plans for the second half of the season.
      Instead, the reigning Premier League champions will seek to find a “new project” that will see the young Brazilian going out on loan again.
      Romano tweeted: “Manchester City have requested the immediate recall of Brazilian talented winger Kayky, he was on loan to Pacos de Ferreira.
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      “City Group working to find new project on loan with many possibilities, Kayky will make a decision soon.”
      Kayky joined City last year from Fluminense for an initial fee of £9million.
      Guardiola handed the youngster his senior debut in January, and the Spanish tactician predicted he’ll be a star in the future.
      The forward has only managed two senior appearances and also registered six goals as well as four assists in 14 matches with the Under-21s.
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      But City have been feeling it’s best for Kayky to go out and hone his skills until it’s time for his big break.
      For now, the Brazilian will have to wait for his chance to shine at the Etihad with Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez spearheading the Citizens’ attack. More

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      Rio Ferdinand reveals three reasons why he thinks Jude Bellingham will make sensational Man City transfer

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM will seal a transfer to Manchester City over any of their rivals, according to Rio Ferdinand. The former Manchester United and England defender revealed he believed Bellingham would make the switch to the blue half of Manchester in the summer.
      Jude Bellingham will join Manchester City, according to Rio FerdinandCredit: Getty
      Ferdinand outlined three key reasons for why he believed this transfer would happenCredit: Getty
      His criteria for this consisted of three key reasons – those being Pep Guardiola’s new deal, the appeal of being the player to win the Champions League for them and his mates already at the club.
      Speaking on FIVE, he said: “Pep Guardiola’s signed a new deal, if they don’t win the Champions League this year, he goes there with a mindset, ‘I am going to be the man that brings you the Champions League.’
      “That’s how I think he’s moving, that’s how I think he rolls.
      “I think he will (go to City), I think he’ll say he’s got a couple of mates there, England boys, ‘I can go to (Real) Madrid in five years’.
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      “I think he thinks, ‘listen man, I’m a superstar, I want to go win the league and the Premier League because I’m an English-born boy and then I’ll go Madrid and do the same there in a couple of years’.
      “The mad thing is he’s got the chance, the great thing is he has the absolute choice and pick of what he does. There will be clubs queuing up.”
      Bellingham is busy being wooed by a number of interested parties while in Qatar – with Liverpool reportedly taking the lead in the race to sign the 19-year-old.
      The former Birmingham City star has struck up a friendship with Jordan Henderson and was pictured on a stroll alongside Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold while in Qatar.
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      A fan confronted Bellingham while he was alongside Henderson and Alexander-Arnold and told him to sign for Real Madrid instead to help him win the Ballon d’Or.
      Gary Neville also picked up on the way they were cosying up to the Borussia Dortmund star.
      He said: “The whole thing unnerves me!
      “When I was in the camp sort of 15 years ago, I used to sort of get close to (Wayne) Rooney, close to Rio Ferdinand. All those players you thought you could just grab.
      “Now you see Phil Foden next to Jude Bellingham, you see Trent Alexander-Arnold going for a walk with him, you see Jordan Henderson cuddling up to him at the end of the game.
      “And you think ‘you sneaky little sods, I know what you’re trying to do you lot’.”
      But first of all Bellingham has his sights set on helping England beat France to get into the semi-finals of the World Cup. More

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      Pep Guardiola admits he’s open to shock Barcelona return despite signing two-year Man City contract extension last week

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has declared that he would return to Barcelona if it “was essential”, despite signing a new two-year Manchester City extension last week.The Spaniard has committed his future to City until the summer of 2025.
      Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension last week at CityCredit: Getty
      But Pep has refused to rule out a return to BarcaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      His plans for after that are unknown, but Guardiola has hinted that he would be open to returning as Barca manager if “I thought I was essential”.
      As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the four-time Premier League-winning manager said: “It’s a bad way to see it that I have to go back, because Pep left and Barca kept winning.
      “You shouldn’t think like that.
      “If I thought I was essential, I would return, but that’s not the case.

      “There are stages, there are processes, and if one day I have to meet again, we will meet again naturally.”
      City are on the hunt for a fifth Prem title under the legendary boss, but trail league leaders Arsenal by five points.
      However, they are yet to win the Champions League – a competition Guardiola last won as Barca manager back in 2011.
      Guardiola believes his stay until 2025 is vital to City’s next chapter.
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      He said after signing a new deal: “I am so pleased to be staying at Manchester City for another two years.
      “I can’t say thank you enough to everyone at the club for trusting me.
      “I am happy and comfortable, and I have everything I need to do my job as best as possible.
      “I know the next chapter of this club will be amazing for the next decade.
      “It happened over the last ten years, and it will happen in the next ten years because this club is so stable.
      “From day one I felt something special being here. I cannot be in a better place.
      “I still have the feeling there is more we can achieve together and that is why I want to stay and continue fighting for trophies.” More

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      Man Utd have ‘hardly any chance’ to sign Jude Bellingham leaving Liverpool & Man City in straight fight for England ace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly have “hardly any chance” of signing Jude Bellingham.And now it is rivals Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid leading the chase for the teenage sensation.
      Man Utd have allegedly suffered a blow in their pursuit of Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The England World Cup star is arguably the hottest commodity in Europe after his displays for club and country.
      Bellingham has been enjoying a stunning season at Dortmund with seven goals and two assists in 20 appearances.
      And he followed that up by bagging his first goal for the Three Lions in a stunning display in the 6-2 victory over Iran on Monday.
      The 19-year-old is subject to a five-way bidding war between the continent’s elite clubs.
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      However, now it seems that United and Premier League rivals Chelsea are out of the running.
      And it is now a “triple fight” for Bellingham’s signature between Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid.
      That is according to Sky Sport reporter Florian Plettenberg.
      He tweeted an update on the situation that said: “X News #Bellingham: Been told that #MUFC hardly has a chance anymore. Triple fight: Liverpool, City, Real!”
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      He added: “#LFC & Klopp pushing! But not at any price due to FFP. Price: Up to €150m! JB is LFCs top target for central midfield – next to 2 players from South America.”
      Bellingham’s goal against Iran further strengthened his growing reputation on the world stage. 
      But the ex-Birmingham City ace and his England teammates failed to shine again on Friday in the drab goalless World Cup draw with USA.
      Even the WAGs were yawning during the game as the toothless Three Lions failed to mount any serious threat to the Americans.
      That result left England still top of the group on four points, a point ahead of second-placed Iran.
      The USA, who take on Iran on Tuesday, are third on two points after consecutive draws.
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      And Wales, who England face in their final Group B match, are bottom on one point.
      That means the Three Lions will qualify for the knockouts if they avoid a defeat by four goals to the Welsh. More

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      Pep Guardiola agrees new two-year deal with Man City that will keep him at the club until 2025

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has agreed to a new two-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the Etihad until 2025, according to reports.The Spaniard joined City in 2016 and in six years has won nine major trophies, including four Premier League titles.
      Guardiola has agreed a new two-year deal with CityCredit: AP
      City have also made a Champions League final under Guardiola, but they lost the 2021 all-English affair 1-0 to Chelsea.
      And they’ll have until 2025 to win their first European crown under the iconic manager, as, according to The Athletic, City have reached an agreement with Guardiola to extend his stay for another two years.
      The deal will be structured as an initial one-year deal, with both the club and manager holding an option for a further season. 
      That means either side can choose to part sooner if they wanted.
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      The structure is the same as the contract he signed in November 2020.
      His existing contract at the Etihad was set to expire at the end of this season.
      Guardiola is making back-to-back visits to Abu Dhabi, where owner Sheikh Mansour and chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak are based.
      He was in the Middle East over the weekend for the Grand Prix and will return again for a warm weather training camp with some of his squad early next month.
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      Guardiola, 51, said earlier this month that he considered it unlikely he will find a better club to manage than Manchester City.
      He said: “(Would I) stay in another place for seven years? No, I don’t think so. It is difficult to find what I have here as a manager.
      “To be a manager for a long time you need to be so supported. The results help a lot, that is undeniable. In this world they sack you, they fire you, we know that.
      “But, at big clubs, part of the success of the manager is the chairman, the sporting director especially, the CEOs and all the people here.
      “It goes to the media, fans and players. There is stability. This is why I think only in few clubs this can happen.”
      City are currently trailing Arsenal by five points in the Prem after 14 games played.
      Arsenal have lost just one game this season with the defeat coming against Manchester United. More

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      Man City ‘set to open free transfer talks with Toni Kroos in January’ with Real Madrid star’s contract expiring in June

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly looking to negotiate with Toni Kroos over a January transfer.The Real Madrid midfielder, 32, will be out of contract at the end of the season and Pep Guardiola is looking to grab a freebie.
      Man City are reportedly keen to grab Madrid midfielder Kroos on a free transfer in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      Boss Guardiola managed the German star during a successful 13-14 season at Bayern MunichCredit: AFP
      The German star’s reluctance to sign a fresh deal at the Bernabeu has encouraged teams to take a chance.
      Sport reports the Premier League champions are not hesitating and have already reached out.
      Kross is free to start working on a move with another club as of January 1.
      He has told Los Blancos bosses that he is in “no hurry” to decide his next chapter.
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      Real are hoping he will renew but the World Cup winner is waiting to see how he feels later in the campaign.
      Kroos has had a long and glittering career with the Spanish giants, lifting the Champions League trophy four times.
      With a total of 383 total games for Madrid, he has also helped them win La Liga three times.
      And now Guardiola wants to bring his talent to Manchester.
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      The Spaniard managed Kroos for a successful double-winning season at Bayern Munich in 2013-14.
      The midfielder recently said: “Guardiola fought until the last day for me to stay at Bayern. 
      “I really enjoyed the year with him, he improved me a lot.
      “If I have to choose a coach who is perfect for my game, it’s Guardiola.” More